widely-given
|wide-ly-giv-en|
B2
/ˈwaɪdli ˈɡɪvən/
commonly provided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'widely-given' originates from the combination of 'wide' and 'give', where 'wide' meant 'broad' and 'give' meant 'to bestow or provide'.
Historical Evolution
'wide' and 'give' were combined in modern English to form the adjective 'widely-given'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'broadly provided', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
commonly or frequently provided or distributed.
The award was widely-given to artists from various countries.
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Last updated: 2025/07/01 23:35